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CSGN Network News
Welcome to our July Newsletter
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This month we have been highlighting our green active travel route case studies, aiming to promote the concept and benefits of integrating active travel routes with greenspace and green infrastructure.
Five new case studies were selected from across the world and showcase how active travel and greening have been used to create valuable resources for communities.
The case studies were launched at last month's CSGN Forum, where two were featured as keynote presentations and can be viewed here:
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Green Active Travel case studies available to download
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Five new case studies are available to download from the Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) website.
The case studies, which cover routes in Copenhagen, Hamburg, Belfast, Edinburgh and across the UK, offer a flavour of how active travel and green infrastructure can be integrated within different worldwide contexts.
The five case studies emphasise the importance of partnership working and engaging with local communities, as well as the benefits of including green surroundings and ensuring safe environments.
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2017 CSGN Forum survey results
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We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who took the time to complete the 2017 CSGN Forum survey and provide us with feedback. This information is presently being collated and will help us plan events in the future.
Nearly one-third of the delegates participated in the consultation giving us key information on how they felt the day went and its value to them. When asked what people would take away from the event, comments centred around; a renewed enthusiasm for their current projects, the opportunity to follow up on new contacts, and greater insight regarding what the CSGN is all about.
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SNH Community Engagement Fund to reopen
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Scottish Natural Heritage is giving organisations another opportunity to apply for funding for projects helping communities make the most of their local greenspaces.
The Green Infrastructure Community Engagement Fund is to reopen for applications in August 2017.
It supports organisations who want to employ staff or contractors to work with communities to encourage them to make better use of their greenspace or to develop proposals on how it could be improved.
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Glasgow Stalled Spaces funding available
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Local groups and organisations across Glasgow are invited to submit proposals for temporary activation of any stalled or underused open spaces in the city. They are looking for projects that are innovative and socially engaged that can breathe life into stalled spaces and create a positive impact on the area.
Funding is available from a minimum of £1,000 to a maximum of £4,500.
Closing date for applications: 5pm Friday 18 August 2017.
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New greenspace map produced with OS
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Ordnance Survey has published a free interactive digital map identifying accessible recreational and leisure greenspace in Great Britain, which can be used immediately through the OS Maps app.
This comprehensive map of greenspaces is also available as an open dataset for communities and businesses to create products and services that will encourage healthier and greener lifestyles.
The map aims to make it easier for people to find and access every green corner of Britain’s neighbourhoods, towns and cities.
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Scotland's Parks celebrate soaring success
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A record breaking 73 parks from across Scotland have been presented with a Green Flag Award this year in recognition of their high standards and provision of quality outdoor space - an increase of three over last year.
The award recognises that well maintained parks build healthy and stable communities alongside the health benefits that quality outdoor space provides, including enabling and encouraging exercise, improving mental well being, and encouraging critical play for child development.
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10-year pollinator strategy for Scotland
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A new strategy has been launched to make Scotland a more pollinator friendly place by protecting indigenous bee and butterfly populations.
Since 1980 the number of pollinating insects in Scotland have declined by an estimated 51%, leading to fears of a negative impact on agriculture, food security, the economy and human health.
The strategy calls for the restoration and creation of flower rich habitats, greater use of green urban infrastructures, such as roof top gardens, the development and use of pollinator friendly pest control, and new research into the impact of climate change on bee and butterfly numbers.
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New Place Standard app launched
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An app for the Place Standard has been developed for the first time. It is now available to download for free for Android or Apple smartphones or tablets.
The Place Standard tool provides a simple framework to structure conversations about place. It allows you to think about the physical elements of a place as well as the social aspects.
It is hoped that the new app will improve engagement on health and place.
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